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Lachlan Murdoch sues publisher Crikey's owners for defamation

The News Corp and Fox chairman launches proceedings in the Federal Court after Crikey challenged him to sue the publisher this week.

ABC News

Lachlan Murdoch files defamation action against Australian independent news outlet Crikey

Claim lodged by co-chairman of News Corp names news website, politics editor Bernard Keane and editor-in-chief Peter Fray as respondents

The Guardian - AU

Murdoch sues Crikey for defamation

Lachlan Murdoch has launched defamation proceedings in the Federal Court against the operators of Crikey news and some of its journalists.

Crikey

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Crikey’s Murdoch move ripples around the nation — and the world

Despite a few notable gaps in coverage here in Australia, Crikey’s decision to encourage Lachlan Murdoch’s legal action against us is getting a lot of attention around the globe.

Crikey

Murdochs’ freedom of speech — complicated, changeable and essential to business

For a generation of Murdochs, spanning more than a century of reporting, the freedom to speak unencumbered has been integral to business.

Crikey

Heroes not zeroes: how Fox commentators found ‘truths’ amid the violence at the Capitol

As the events of the January 6 insurrection unfolded, Fox News pivoted between obfuscation and inflammatory falsehoods — all the while internally pleading with Trump to stop the carnage.

Crikey

Truth is actually truth — and there is every chance Murdochs’ Fox may soon discover its costly consequences

Fox News pushed a baseless lie that voting machine company Dominion was specifically set up to fix elections. It’s a course of action that could cost more than a billion dollars.

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American media calls out Murdoch influence on January 6 riots — in stark terms

The idea that the Murdochs are linked to the January 6 insurrection is unexceptionable in the United States: some of its highest-profile commentators have called it out.

Crikey

A huge bet, for sure, but we believe a free press is worth fighting for

CEO Will Hayward explains why Crikey isn’t backing down in the face of legal threats from Lachlan Murdoch.

Crikey

Crikey: small independent news website challenges Lachlan Murdoch to sue it for defamation

Crikey.com.au issues challenge in newspaper ads, including in the New York Times, after Murdoch issues legal threat over article

The Guardian - AU

Sue us: Crikey tells Lachlan Murdoch to make good on legal threats in New York Times letter

Independent media outlet Crikey has invited News Corp exec Lachlan Murdoch to sue them, arguing defamation is being used to "silence the media".

The New Daily

Why I’d write an even stronger story today about Murdoch, Fox and Trump

It’s a simple fact that the Murdoch family, via Fox News, helped create the conditions for the January 6 insurrection in the United States. And it’s important to say it.

Crikey

The Lachlan Murdoch letters in full: Crikey stands by its journalism

In the final letter exchange, Lachlan Murdoch’s lawyer disagrees with the claims of our prior letter. Crikey refuses to apologise for its reporting.

Crikey

The Lachlan Murdoch letters in full: Crikey forcefully rejects Churchill’s claims and threats — again

Murdoch’s lawyer indicates his client’s willingness to pursue the matter in court. Crikey attempts to make amends, yet rejects the letter’s claims about the original article we published.

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The Lachlan Murdoch letters in full: Fox CEO demands Crikey apologise

In letter one, Lachlan Murdoch’s lawyer issues Crikey a concerns notice over an allegedly defamatory article. He requests immediate deletion and publication of an apology that will remain visible for 14 days.

Crikey

The power of one: how Lachlan Murdoch turned nuclear over a legitimate piece of journalism

Lachlan Murdoch has sent Crikey a series of letters threatening to sue over the publication of an article referencing the role of Fox News in the Capitol Hill riots. Below is a summary of what they said.

Crikey

Standing up for the free press: here’s what abuse of media power looks like in Australia

Today Crikey is publishing a series of lengthy legal demands by Lachlan Murdoch’s lawyers. Here’s why.

Crikey

An open letter to Lachlan Murdoch, co-chairman of News Corporation and executive chairman of Fox Corporation

Lachlan Murdoch has claimed he intends to take court action to resolve a defamation allegation against Crikey. We await your writ.

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Solomon Islands signs on to China telecom deal — but at what price?

The $96 million deal has many thinking the numbers don’t add up, and others that the new infrastructure may be a security risk.

The Independent UK

Emilia Clarke: Australian CEO calls actor ‘short, dumpy girl’ at House of the Dragon premiere

A spokesperson for the Foxtel Group later issued an apology on behalf of Patrick Delany

The New Daily

Foxtel Group sorry after boss calls GoT star Emilia Clarke ‘short, dumpy’

The Foxtel Group has issued a statement after its CEO called Game of Thrones star Emilia Clarke a "short, dumpy girl" at its House of the Dragon premiere.

Crikey

A quick guide to the best war reporting on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

Finding reliable war reporting is difficult. To assist, Crikey has compiled a list of some quality outlets providing insightful journalism.

Crikey

Prison officers on strike

Prison officers in NSW are on strike for 24 hours, and Opposition Leader Peter Dutton is listening ‘respectfully’ to the government’s plans for a Voice to Parliament.

Crikey

‘Pushed out of the emergency department’: a patient’s monkeypox ordeal

Avron Woolf claims he was pushed out of the ED after being told it couldn’t arrange transport, and ‘kicked, kneed, elbowed’ by police.

Crikey

Australia’s web regulator looking into Pauline Hanson’s Voice to Parliament domain registrations

Pauline Hanson is being reviewed by auDA for ‘cybersquatting’ on domains relating to the Voice to Parliament and the Uluru statement.

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